Chicago homebrew classes

Has anyone in the area attended a local homebrewing class? I see Brew Camp and Brew and Grow both offer classes. Does anyone have any reccomdations for either of these, or for other places I am unaware of? I would like to take one sometime in the near future, so input is greatly appreciated.

Have you tried local home brew clubs? The ones down here meet up once a month, give seminars, do bottle shares, take bus trips to breweries and festivals, and are more than helpful with any advice that one would need and also invite people over on brew days to teach.

Have you tried local home brew clubs? The ones down here meet up once a month, give seminars, do bottle shares, take bus trips to breweries and festivals, and are more than helpful with any advice that one would need and also invite people over on brew days to teach.

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That isn't a bad idea. I don't know of any in the area right offhand, but this is something I could look into.

That isn't a bad idea. I don't know of any in the area right offhand, but this is something I could look into.

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If only there was some sort of thingy that could help do the searching, some type of "engine" if you will. Or you could start at your local bottle store if they sell kits or equipment, and see if they could point you to someone. Or maybe the yellow pages for supply stores in your area, just thinkin out loud here. Good luck!

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I did this for a bachelor party earlier this year. The class was fun and you drank a lot during it. (Bring pizza with you, seriously). However almost all of the beer we made there ended up infected and moldy.

If you are really looking to learn how to brew, find someone that already brews and have them help you with a batch. Join the AHA and go to some meetings. Or just buy. A kit, a pot and a recipe and go for it.

I did this for a bachelor party earlier this year. The class was fun and you drank a lot during it. (Bring pizza with you, seriously). However almost all of the beer we made there ended up infected and moldy.

If you are really looking to learn how to brew, find someone that already brews and have them help you with a batch. Join the AHA and go to some meetings. Or just buy. A kit, a pot and a recipe and go for it.

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I always found it weird that it was connected to a dog grooming place.

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I know that you had stated that Saint Charles may not be the vacinity that you're looking to go to, but this is the website for the brew club that I attend. It is a smaller club of about 10 steady members with another 10-20 people who have chosen to stop in occasionally. This is the only brew club that I know that brews a beer during its meeting. So, you'd get an opportunity to see a brew process as well as talk with some folks that are passionate about their varying levels of brewing experience. If that interests you, please feel free to inquire.http://www.meetup.com/Wingnut-Brew-Club/

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Have you tried local home brew clubs? The ones down here meet up once a month, give seminars, do bottle shares, take bus trips to breweries and festivals, and are more than helpful with any advice that one would need and also invite people over on brew days to teach.

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Id second that idea, they usually have a small fee to join the club, cheaper then a class id imagine, and you get to meet a lot of cool people that are knowledgeable and always willing to help a newbie....